The West Central School Board members took action on a few transfer requests last week.
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Pulaski County Council Considers Budget Transfer, Additional Appropriation Requests
Funding for Pulaski County’s fiscal plan, the courthouse elevator replacement project, and reassessment expenses was among the transfer and additional appropriation requests brought to the county council last week. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer explained that he has $50,000 budgeted annually for potential land acquisition. But since the CDC won’t be needing it for that purpose, the county council agreed to let him make $36,000 of that available for the fiscal plan. The county commissioners have since decided to hire Peters Municipal Consultants for a cost not to exceed $24,000.
Oregon-Davis School Board Transfers $75,000 into Rainy Day Fund
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation was able to put some unneeded money into its Rainy Day Fund this week. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says a fund transfer resolution was approved by the school board Monday. “We transferred $75,000 from our Transportation Fund to our Rainy Day Fund,” he explains.
Pulaski County Public Library to Get New Elevator, Flood Repairs
The Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac will soon be getting some upgrades. Executive Director MacKenzie Ledley told the county council Monday that a new elevator will be installed, among other improvements. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Purchase of Five School Buses
The Knox school bus fleet is getting a major upgrade. Last week, the school board approved the purchase of five vehicles, totaling just under $400,000. Those include two 78-passenger Bluebird buses for just under $188,000, and a 48-passenger Bluebird handicap bus for nearly $101,000. Knox schools will also be getting two 14-passenger Starcraft minibuses for a total of just over $110,000.
Starke County Council Approves Cardiac Monitor Funding
The Starke County Council members approved funding for two Lifepak 15 cardiac monitors during their meeting Monday night.
The commissioners deemed the purchase as an emergency during their March 5 meeting after EMS Director Travis Clary reported that two decades-old devices recently quit working. That left the county with no backup devices. To ensure that each ambulance had a working device with spares, the emergency purchase was made. Clary told the county council members Monday night that the devices arrived earlier in the day.
Knox School Board to Discuss PreVenture Program, Custodian and Maintenance Reorganization Plan
The Knox School Board is expected to learn about the PreVenture Program during tonight’s meeting. It consists of personality-targeted interventions for adolescent substance misuse, according to the advance meeting agenda.
Oregon-Davis Superintendent Discusses Upcoming Referendum with Hamlet Town Council
Oregon-Davis School Superintendent Dr. Don Harman went to the Hamlet Town Council Wednesday to spread the word about the upcoming school referendum. If approved, the measure would add a property tax of up to 29 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for an eight-year period. It would replace a 19-cent tax that’s set to expire in 2019.
Hamlet Council Makes Funding Arrangements for Water Main Repair, Insurance Questions Remain
Whether or not Hamlet’s insurance will cover the cost of fixing a recent water main break was discussed during Wednesday’s town council meeting. The town has ended up with nearly $28,000 in repair bills from January’s water main break. It happened when Shoulder Bolts and a valve failed, according to Water and Street Superintendent Fred Rowe.
Knox School Board Approves Budget Transfer for Potential Bus Purchase
The Knox Community School Corporation may be able to purchase an extra bus, thanks to some leftover funds. Treasurer Sherry Fort told the school board last week that the corporation’s Bus Replacement Fund has built up a significant cash reserve over the years, but this year’s budget only gives them permission to spend $325,000.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Awards Paving Project Bid
The Eastern Pulaski Schools campus will get major paving and sidewalk upgrades in the coming months. The school board awarded a $2.4-million construction bid to Rieth-Riley Construction Company Monday.
West Central School Board Transfers $210,000 into Rainy Day Fund
The West Central School Corporation had some leftover money, at the end of the 2017 budget year.
Starke County Commissioners, Council Members Discuss Purchases
The Starke County EMS Department will receive a much needed heater for the Medic 5 base in Grovertown.
In a specially-called joint session of the Starke County Commissioners and Starke County Council Thursday night, EMS Director Travis Clary said medications are freezing in the ambulance at the Grovertown base because there is not a proper heat source in the garage area. There is a good heat supply in the office area, but it is needed where the ambulance is parked to preserve intravenous and other perishable medications. The Starke County Commissioners declared the need an emergency and the council members approved the acquisition of a ceiling heater from McGrath’s Refrigeration not to exceed $2,057.87. The purchase will come from the 2017 budget.
Medaryville Town Council Approves $43,000 Rainy Day Fund Transfer
The Town of Medaryville has some leftover money, as 2017 comes to an end. Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood says the town council transferred $43,000 in unused money into its Rainy Day Fund last week.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Reviews 2018 Budget Proposal
The Eastern Pulaski School Board got an update Monday on the corporation’s 2018 budget proposal. Superintendent Dan Foster said there are no big surprises.
Knox School Board Updated on Kindergarten Family Night, Approves Rainy Day Fund Transfer
Future Knox kindergarten students had the chance to meet their teachers and learn about their new school. Superintendent A.J. Gappa estimates 65 potential students and their families attended the elementary school’s recent kindergarten family night. Continue reading
West Central School Board Reviews Strategic Plan
The West Central School Board continues planning for the corporation’s future. After reviewing its strategic plan during a work session last month, the school board approved the vision, mission, and belief statements Thursday, according to Superintendent Don Street. Continue reading
Funding Challenges Continue at Culver Schools
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues to struggle with its General Fund. Last week, Treasurer Casey Howard gave her 2016 year-end financial report to the school board. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves Rainy Day Fund Transfer
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is adding some money into its Rainy Day Fund, but hopes for a longer-term funding solution from state lawmakers. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Get Update on Rainy Day Fund
The Winamac Park Board is expected to receive an update on the establishment of a Rainy Day Fund when it meets this evening. The measure would pave the way for potential grant opportunities for the town’s park and recreation facilities. Continue reading
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